How fertility doctors assess and administer treatment options

Posted on 5 February 2019

If you and your partner are struggling to fall pregnant, it can have a devastating effect on your relationship and on your mental health. Fortunately, Mediclinic offers a wide array of treatments – ranging from basic medication to more complex fertility treatments.

“A lot of patients are afraid of coming to a fertility clinic because they’re afraid of what the treatment might entail,” says Dr Kasturi Moodley, a gynaecologist and obstetrician at Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg and the Pietermaritzburg Fertility Clinic. “They’ll be lost by the wayside for years, and in that time, we could have made them pregnant two times over! If you think you have a problem, just make an appointment, and within two weeks we’ll be able to tell you exactly what’s going on.”

That consultation – and the tests that go with it – will clear up a lot of your questions. “The counselling alone is very, very important,” says Dr Moodley. “The couple often has no idea what’s going on or what anything means, and they’re just completely lost. We give them basic, simple information and options, which allows them to move forward.”

Does endometriosis mean you can’t fall pregnant?

Why new moms have to consider contraception differently

You’ve just become a mother and your whole world has begun to revolve around your new bundle of joy. While another baby might be the last thing on your mind (it might be the first) it could be on your radar if you haven’t had a post-partum discussion with your gynaecologist a

In the interest of our patients, in accordance with SA law and our commitment to expertise, Mediclinic cannot subscribe to the practice of online diagnosis. Please consult a medical professional for specific medical advice. If you have any major concerns, please see your doctor for an assessment. If you have any cause for concern, your GP will be able to direct you to the appropriate specialists.